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330019 VO Basics in Human Physiology (2025S)

für das Lehramtstudium Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
Mo 03.03. 09:45-12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Friday 07.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Monday 10.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Friday 14.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Monday 17.03. 11:30 - 14:45 UZA2 Hörsaal 8 (Raum 2Z206) 2.OG
  • Wednesday 19.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Friday 21.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Monday 24.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E562 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II
  • Wednesday 26.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2E560 Ernährungswissenschaften UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives
Students will understand the basics in human physiology. They will understand the interactions and interdependencies between the cellular, tissue, and organ levels as a prerequisite to comprehend the importance of the ensuing major subjects in nutritional sciences.

Contents
Introduction to physiology, physiological systems, homeostasis
Communication, endocrine system, nervous system
Cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system
Gastrointestinal physiology, digestion and absorption
Energy balance

Methods
Lectures on the topics listed above
Journal articles and reviews on current topics after prior announcement

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam, 60 min (multiple choice) requiring personal attendance, no supporting resources allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

at least 60% of maximum points to pass the exam
Valuation key:
1–very good (100,00-90,00%)
2–good (89,99-80,00%)
3–satisfactory (79,99-70,00%)
4–adequate (69,99-60,00%)
5–insufficient (59,99-0,00%)

Examination topics

Relevant for the exam are (in each case from the current course schedule): Lectures on the topics listed above, discussion of pertinent literature

Reading list

Text books
Silverthorn, D. U.: Physiologie, Pearson Studium, München, 4. Auflage, 2009, ISBN-No. 9783827373335
Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub, Human Physiology, 8th Edition, © Pearson 2018, ISBN-No. 9781292259543

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